2021 US Open R4: Novak Djokovic vs. Jenson Brooksby

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Also he outlasts them so well. This kid looked physically finished after 2 sets.

Yeah that’s true.

 

[SteffiGoat]

Nice drop shot

 

[Deleted member 783101]

Djokovic with the thumbs up. Time to buy your plane ticket to the next indoor tournament @brooksby

 

[ttwreader]

Great 2 hand drop shot.

 

[SteffiGoat]

Brooksby is determined not to take any bakery products home.

 

[Genious at Work]

No, but funky Marcel Granollers could be a Spanish uncle and @sureshs would be his Indian uncle.

Brooksby droop volley needs to improve a lot to claim @sureshs as his uncle, know?

 

[James P]

Incredible stuff on that hold. Djokovic returned that to Brooksby's shoelaces yet again, amazing he got the +1 shot in.

 

[TennisFan3]

Uhhh. When Medvedev throws his body into his forehand he can generate more power than Brooksby.

Medvedev can actually serve too.

Sure. But Med's forehand is way less natural than Brooksby. He also stands far back when he hits it. Also hits it much safer in the middle of the court. It's a lot flatter. He can hit a big one, sure, but I'm talking about consistent attack.
Tennis is all about matchups. Meds a 10x better player than Brooksby. But he will NEVER be able to give Novak as much trouble as Brooksby gave in set 1 and part of set 2.
If there is a Final between Novak and Med - you will see. Med will NEVER EVER breadstick Novak. Or dominate Novak off the ground as this kid does.
Different games, different matchups. This match will likely be the toughest for Novak this UsOpen. He matches up well with everyone else left.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Brooksby apparently complaining about his hip previously.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Brooksby should tell his future grandkids that he breadsticked the best player of the tour

 

[Nadal15thslam]

35 yo Djokovic outlasting a 20 yo player...

 

[racquetreligion]

Lucky Nole in this form is not facing Zverev earlier
but if he gets through it might be the match that tunes him up
or tires him out vs Matteo. Zvev on the other hand is doing better
by being less of a family man and calm as a cucumber.

 

[Crazy Finn]

Brooksby talking to chair. MTO? Trainer? Bathroom break?

Dude looks like I probably did when I played a pusher in my USTA League a few years ago. Actually, the score is shaping up similarly, too.

 

[gadge]

Let it bounce Novak, you’re not good at overheads

 

[ttwreader]

Smash! LOL

 

[Lleytonstation]

Yes, they do. Med and Zed. Djokovic will lose to one of them.

No they will win 2 sets and lose.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

BH DTL unleashed!

 

[Ace of Aces]

BH DTL working is the difference between a great and the greatest player

 

[James P]

Sure. But Med's forehand is way less natural than Brooksby. He also stands far back when he hits it. Also hits it much safer in the middle of the court. It's a lot flatter. He can hit a big one, sure, but I'm talking about consistent attack.
Tennis is all about matchups. Meds a 10x better player than Brooksby. But he will NEVER be able to give Novak as much trouble as Brooksby gave in set 1 and part of set 2.
If there is a Final between Novak and Med - you will see. Med will NEVER EVER breadstick Novak. Or dominate Novak off the ground as this kid does.
Different games, different matchups. This match will likely be the toughest for Novak this UsOpen. He matches up well with everyone else left.

He's won 3 out of 8 against Novak. What do you mean, "never"

 

[Crazy Finn]

Djokosmash!

 

[The Green Mile]

Almost 2.5 hours for a 6/1, 6/2 and 6/3, sheesh...

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Nice way to finish the set from Novak!

 

[TennisFan3]

Lucky Nole in this form is not facing Zverev earlier
but if he gets through it might be the match that tunes him up
or tires him out vs Matteo. Zvev on the other hand is doing better
by being less of a family man and calm as a cucumber.

Zed has a very formidable obstacle next round - called Harris.
To me the HIGHEST Pure Tennis level of the tournament was Set 2, 3, 4 of Harris vs Opelka. Harris was unplayable - reminded me of Pistol Pete almost.
Close 2nd highest level of UsOpen, would be Set 3 by Alcaraz vs Titspas from 2-5 down.

 

[rainingaces]

Brooksby is a bit of a wanker isn't he?

 

[stringertom]

Brooksby apparently complaining about his hip previously.

He has been grabbing at his left glute since the second set when he made an awkward lunge and slide.

 

[I Am Finnish]

MTO strategy

Brooksby in 5?

 

[racquetreligion]

Brooksby should tell his future grandkids that he breadsticked the best player of the tour

in 2 years BrooksB will reach a level that will Bagel many
as his droning is above Mury level with that Santoro slice
just needs Toddy boy that helped his opponent even though
he did not admit that it did.

 

[TennisFan3]

He's won 3 out of 8 against Novak. What do you mean, "never"

I meant beating Novak 6-1 in a set. I don't recall Med ever doing that. Has he? My apologies if he has.

 

[Raul_SJ]

Brooksby talking to chair. MTO? Trainer? Bathroom break?

Dude looks like I probably did when I played a pusher in my USTA League a few years ago.

Djoker is not a pusher.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Zed has a very formidable obstacle next round - called Harris.
To me the HIGHEST Pure Tennis level of the tournament was Set 2, 3, 4 of Harris vs Opelka. Harris was unplayable - reminded me of Pistol Pete almost.
Close 2nd highest level of UsOpen, would be Set 3 by Alcaraz vs Titspas from 2-5 down.

Opelka can't move or return, that's why Harris looked good

 

[Crazy Finn]

Novak's on energy efficiency mode, now. Bored and annoyed with this whole affair.

 

[James P]

I meant beating Novak 6-1 in a set. I don't recall Med ever doing that. Has he? My apologies if he has.

I don't think he has. In fairness, he rarely does that to anyone.

 

[PilotPete]

Why do they always get injured just in time for the Djokovic match?

 

[romeo8880]

Opelka can't move or return, that's why Harris looked good

Yea it’s weird. Harris has looked great but then the match before he played Shapovalov who can’t hit more than 3 shots without hitting the ball out or into the net

 

[TennisFan3]

Opelka can't move or return, that's why Harris looked good

I don't know about that. He was returning 135+ mph serves like it was Candy. And then serving crazy as well. Hitting winners all around. At the net, return points, serve - everything was perfect.
Darren Cahill - on ESPN - said the same thing - that he has never seen anyone dominate Opelka like this. Not even Med in Canada.

 

[reef58]

Why do they always get injured just in time for the Djokovic match?

He injures their souls. Can manifest in a physical form.

 

[TennisFan3]

This could be a BREADSTICK or BAGEL set by Novak. He wants to finish this off quick.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Zed has a very formidable obstacle next round - called Harris.
To me the HIGHEST Pure Tennis level of the tournament was Set 2, 3, 4 of Harris vs Opelka. Harris was unplayable - reminded me of Pistol Pete almost.
Close 2nd highest level of UsOpen, would be Set 3 by Alcaraz vs Titspas from 2-5 down.

Best of 5 matches makes it tougher for Djokovic to be beaten. That’s still the challenge for Zverev or Meddy as we know Novak get stronger as these matches develop. Zverev or Meddy best chances are to get ahead early and put the hammer down. If Novak gets his teeth into those matches and it gets longer than Novak loves that. He’s so physically fit and can still outlast most. Novak will need to raise his game for later rounds. Still we don’t know what level Zverev or Meddy will bring. We know it’s more crucial for them to be at their best than Novak I agree.

 

[_GOATbis]

This is why Djok is the only GOAT.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djoko in savage form now. Wants this done.

 

[TennisFan3]

He injures their souls. Can manifest in a physical form.

He broke Med in AO, Nadal in F.O, Titsp in F.O,, Shapo/Berra in Wimbledon. And now poor Brookby's career might permanently be stalled. He looks totally despirited out there.

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

Hopefully Djoker spend the next 2 days doing nothing but serves and energy pyramids.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Is Berrettini injured too or can we expect a good match?

 

[SteffiGoat]

That was such a poor service game.

 

[GabeT]

Why do they always get injured just in time for the Djokovic match?

some are injured, some have mono

 

[Jokervich]

Hmmm I thought the upset could happen earlier in the thread, but I underestimate how much stamina Djokovic has compared to everyone else. No one can keep up for an entire best of 5 set match.

 

[reef58]

He broke Med in AO, Nadal in F.O, Shapo/Berra in Wimbledon. And now poor Brookby's career might permanently be stalled. He looks totally despirited out there.

Don't forget the mental beating Tsits was handed in the final.

 

[TennisFan3]

LOL - broke at LOVE. Death, taxes and Novak Djokovic at slams. This guy is the GOAT. I can't recall any other player who can just raise their intensity every single time - every single BO5 match. Amazing.

 

[romeo8880]

He broke Med in AO, Nadal in F.O, Shapo/Berra in Wimbledon. And now poor Brookby's career might permanently be stalled. He looks totally despirited out there.

Well Nadal had an injured foot

 

[fundrazer]

Why is he standing in no mans land after hitting the dropshot? Move in or stay on the baseline.

And some of you hyping up his "tennis iq."